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A full-time Research Assistant I position is available at the A.A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging/Center for Neuroimaging in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders/Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital for NIH-funded research project studying imaging biomarkers of cognition and disease progression in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders with a focus on Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer Disease in Down Syndrome. A major goal in the lab is to both understand the neural underpinnings of neurodegenerative disorders as well as to develop biomarkers that may predict onset or be used to characterize progression.
Working independently under minimal supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for acquiring and analyzing high-resolution structural, diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), resting functional MRI using software developed at the Martinos center. Additional responsibilities will include group level statistical analyses, use of prediction models/support vector machines/machine learning approaches.
The ideal person for this position should have a quantitative background, excellent organizational skills, and should pay close attention to detail. Proficiency with MatLab, UNIX, Linux, Python are especially desirable; programming skills for other languages may also be helpful. Proficiency in statistics and programs such as SPSS are also a plus. Prior experience in working with human brain imaging data using common software packages (e.g. FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM, AFNI) would be especially helpful. Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems are especially important as are excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records This person will be expected to work independently and with the team, including investigators, staff/clinical research coordinators, fellows, and students; and will report directly to Dr. Herminia Diana Rosas, MD.

JOB SUMMARY

Summary
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator and Study Team in coordinating research activities that may include conducting a variety of routine experiments with established methodologies, data collection and management, and other research activities as assigned.

Candidates who are in the process of completing their bachelor’s degree have a grace period of six months from their hire date (up to 1 year if starting per diem) to provide degree equivalency verification.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Responsible for data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.

• Study cohort management.
  
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
  
• Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelor’s Degree Science required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Computer literacy, including database tools.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

• Study cohort management.
  
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
  
• Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research.